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as in premiere
the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
He made his singing debut at a very young age. She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.
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as in to arrive
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Recent Examples of debut
Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 May 2025
At the same time, the full-length debuts on the Billboard 200, which may be its most impressive showing yet.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The tour debuted in Los Angeles with a 39-song set list and has been praised for its fashion, music genres and cultural commentary.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Brewing Altitude made its colorful debut at a celebration in Boston where both brands share hometown pride and loyal coffee-loving travelers.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 May 2025
At the same time, the full-length debuts on the Billboard 200, which may be its most impressive showing yet.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
Available to shop now, the collection features an open-toe iteration of the Anok mule, a style debuted by Rihanna in 2024.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
The tour debuted in Los Angeles with a 39-song set list and has been praised for its fashion, music genres and cultural commentary.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debut
Noun
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Held for the first time in 1946, the film festival regularly sees the premieres of awards season contenders and celebrities on the red carpet.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Attitude towards timing/reporting on standing ovations at premieres?—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Trump kicks off Middle East tour President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the start of three days of summits in the Middle East, blending business and diplomacy.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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A number of celebrity guests, including Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner have arrived to previous Cannes Film Festivals in looks that teetered on the edge of full nudity—often using large jewelry pieces and sheer paneling to partially cover up the models’ otherwise exposed breasts.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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While bouncy, youthful skin is widely celebrated, there’s something special about complexions that have enjoyed an illustrious life — even if that means the appearance of fine lines, crepey texture, or pesky wrinkles.—
Jennifer Chan,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Jace Jung had just a .364 OPS in 52 plate appearances before he was sent down.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the wealthy men of the dawning Gilded Age did not like seeing their tax information in the pages of The New York Times.—
Jesse Eisinger,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the book there’s a dawning sense of shock and dismay and then outrage.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
Verb
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And while contract language may look great on paper, limitations can always emerge when these rules are actually put into practice.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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Even as early as 2015, when Altman was emerging as a key Silicon Valley disrupter, there was a sense that society was near the brink.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Dallas already paid one cornerback in Trevon Diggs, but that was before Diggs’ injury issues and before Bland broke out as a versatile starting cornerback.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Roughly 60% of all teachers strongly or somewhat support them when asked a question that does not describe them, breaking out to 66% of private school teachers and 59% of public school teachers.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Prescription drug costs President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order taking aim at high prescription drug costs in the U.S.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The State Department considers various factors—such as crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, likelihood of a natural disaster and current events—when issuing advisories to alert American travelers about a country's safety level.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debut. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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